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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 512.48 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 512.48 and 224.04 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 512.48 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/512.48 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 512.48 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 114,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,816.02/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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